Project Officer - Gambling

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Weston-super-Mare 14/10/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Salary Level 6:

- £33,119 - £35,570 per annum, pro rata Contractual hours 14 Basis Part time Package Fixed term 18 months - 25 days annual leave per annum, rising to 30 days per annum after 5 years' service
- Mobile Worker Job category/type Public Health Date posted 30/09/2026 Job reference HSCA
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Job Description
- Project Officer Gambling.docx Person Specification
- Project Officer Gambling.docx

This vacancy is only open to North Somerset Council employees and agency workers contracted to North Somerset Council.

An internal secondment for existing North Somerset Council Staff would be considered. Please ensure you have the permission of your line manager before applying.

North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Project Officer to work on our new gambling work stream. The post holder will join our Substance Use Team (due to be renamed to Addiction, Recovery and Harm Reduction Team). The Addiction, Recovery and Harm Reduction Team are responsible for commissioning and contract management of treatment services for people who use drugs and alcohol, harm reduction and prevention initiatives and prevention advice related to gambling.

The team are also responsible for assessing need (substance use and gambling), reviewing drug and alcohol related deaths, issuing alerts related to contaminated or extra strength drugs, improving co-ordination and care for people who suffer from co-occurring conditions, especially co-occurring mental health and substance use.

In this role, you will; be responsible for delivering projects related to gambling prevention, including supporting the development of a needs assessment, reviewing existing policy, strengthening partnership working, increasing awareness and early identification and work to develop appropriate support.

• Support development of a needs assessment
• Review NSC policies and identify opportunities where the Gambling Harms programme can be embedded across other departments
• Prepare reports and briefings
• Monitor budget expenditure, progress against project plan and provider regular updates to the commissioning manager
• Support partnership working through development of and support to North Somerset’s Gambling Harms Prevention Steering Group

This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.

At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are…